“This is Central Coast shaper Shane Stoneman. He is pretty much one of the most laid-back dudes I have ever met,” says Chris Burkard. “He is an underground shaper known for shaping the best boards for the waves in Central California. I went to Shane’s house to check out what he had going on. His […]

“This is Jesse Merle-Jones in Los Angeles. I usually stay in LA for the summer because it’s much easier to fly from LAX to any other place in the world,” says Zak Noyle. “It also has some great parties…and girls.” Photo: Noyle

“Kolohe Andino will surf all day long if you let him,” says Photo Editor, Grant Ellis. “Just before sunset Kolohe snuck out for his 4th session of the day at a fun reefbreak in Nicaragua.” Photo: Ellis

“Beau Young is a legend. World Champion longboarder, son of Nat, and one of the nicest humans you’ll ever meet. Who would have thought…now he’s killing it playing children’s music and even has a couple albums out,” says Todd Glaser. “He’s one hell of a ping pong player too.” Photo: Glaser

“Heres a classic one of the gang: Mike Nulty, Alex Gray, Dylan Graves, Hiro, and Benny B, rocking these free hats they found in Mexico. When they were wearing them together, walking through the town, they looked like a Mexican boy band,” laughs Chris Burkard. “We were calling them the Comex boys.” Photo: Burkard

“After a long, hot day surfing and shooting, sunset brought bright colors exploding from beneath the horizon. It was a perfect moment to salute to another perfect day,” says Bryce Lowe-White. Photo: Lowe-White